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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.94, 721.38 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.94, 721.38 and 249.76 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.94 : 721.38 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.94/721.38 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.94x = 721.38 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.94x = 180,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,171.87/480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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